Shen Ning burned the note in his hand and looked solemn.

Xiao Chengyin can't keep calm anymore, is he ready to start?

As a puppet emperor, Xiao Junhe's future will be difficult.

Regardless of whether the Liu family rebels or not, Xiao Junhe is under great pressure.

If the Liu family rebels, it will obviously be easier to deal with.

Shen Ning half held her head, thinking about how to force the Liu family to rebel early.

But before that, she had to figure out the bargaining chip in Xiao Junhe's hand.

Xiao Junhe and Huo Sinian...

From this point of view, the bargaining chip in Xiao Junhe's hand should be the strength of the Huo family and the Huo family's old generals.

Lying on the table a little disappointed, Shen Ning felt an indescribable feeling.

If Huo Sinian is really more valuable than her, she will admit it.

But it turns out that sharing the person you like with others is so sad.

In fact... Shen Ning had thought about it when she was reborn and decided to help Xiao Junhe seize the throne. Since she was the emperor, how could she be the only woman around her?

But it will still be sad.

"Your Majesty, please rest early. Your Majesty... won't come." The palace maid whispered, telling Shen Ning to turn off the light and go to sleep.

Shen Ning was stunned for a moment, was she waiting?

It turns out that I was waiting for Xiao Junhe unconsciously?

"Well... put out the lights and step back." Shen Ning sat in front of the bronze mirror and asked Chuntao to help her remove the hairpin.

"Miss, go to sleep."

Shen Ning stood up and subconsciously glanced out the window.

He won't come.

He's at Huosnian's.

…

The residence of the concubine.

"Your Majesty, Madam, it's late at night and it's time to sleep."

Xiao Junhe sat in front of the desk and read the memorial, and the eunuch came in to remind him.

After closing the memorial, Xiao Junhe rubbed his eyebrows.

I didn't notice for a while that it was already so late.

"Jun He." Huo Sinian came over, his voice was very soft. "My brother has sent you news to put your mind at ease."

Xiao Junhe nodded and dismissed everyone.

His legs are almost healed and he has no problem walking normally, but he still has to be patient in front of outsiders.

"I've wronged you." Xiao Junhe whispered and stood up slowly.

Huo Sinian's eyes flashed with joy. "Junhe..."

Not aggrieved.

"Your leg……"

"Shh!" Xiao Junhe made a silent gesture.

Huo Sinian nodded quickly and smiled happily.

She never smiles in front of outsiders. She likes Xiao Junhe, and she has liked him a long time ago.

In fact, she was happy when her brother told her to enter the palace.

It was her childhood dream to marry Xiao Junhe.

She is not wronged, not at all.

"I won't make you feel wronged if I don't stay here tonight. You go to bed early and I will be back before going to court." Xiao Junhe glanced out the window and prepared to leave quietly.

"Brother Jun He..." Huo Sinian wanted to keep him. "Actually... it doesn't matter if you stay. Nian'er is your concubine and she will be your woman no matter what."

Xiao Junhe looked back at Huo Sinian and spoke in a soft voice. "Your brother and I have a life-long friendship. I should take care of you in the palace. It is helpless to let you enter the palace. I have wronged you, but the palace is not suitable for you." You, I already have someone in my heart, and one day I will let the world know how to marry you in a fair and just way."

Huo Sinian's heart tightened, and his eyes showed loss and sadness.

She doesn't want to marry anyone, she just wants to follow Xiao Junhe.

…

In the palace of Shen Ning.

After extinguishing the lights, Chuntao dismissed everyone and retreated.

Autumn is getting stronger, Shen Ning is afraid of the cold, and her hands and feet are cold even under the quilt.

Suddenly I miss the time when Xiao Junhe was still a prince. At least then... they could be more free.

In such an environment, freedom is particularly valuable.

Feeling sleepy, Shen Ning curled up.

I don't know how long it took, but someone came in through the window.

Shen Ning didn't sleep very soundly. She felt someone approaching. She cautiously held the dagger under the pillow and sat up suddenly.

"Ning'er..." Xiao Junhe grabbed Shen Ning's wrist, pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly. "It's me."

Shen Ning's breathing was rapid, and it took a long time to calm down.

She was afraid. All the events in her previous life made her feel like she was in hell, so she couldn't sleep well alone at night.

After taking a deep breath for a long time, Shen Ning slowly let go of the dagger in her hand, grabbed Xiao Junhe's collar and started crying.

Xiao Junhe hugged her tightly, her eyes filled with distress. "Ning'er...it's my fault, it's my fault."

It must be the danger of this deep palace that scares her.

"Xiao Junhe..." Shen Ning felt like she was dreaming and raised her head to make sure it was him.

Xiao Junhe looked at Shen Ning and their eyes were burning in the darkness.

Shen Ning hugged Xiao Junhe tightly, not wanting to let go for a moment.

She didn't know how long she could have this man alone.

"I'm here." Xiao Junhe soothed, hugging Shen Ning and lying down. "Do you miss me?"

"I want to..." Shen Ning was very honest, she really missed Xiao Junhe.

"Today at the Queen Mother's place, I..." Xiao Junhe wanted to explain that he didn't mean to be indifferent to Shen Ning.

However, Shen Ning raised her hand to cover Xiao Junhe's mouth and shook her head at him. "No need to explain, I understand. The more the Queen Mother feels that you don't want this child, the safer the child will be. If the Liu family wants to harm this child, the Queen Mother must We must protect this child."

Xiao Junhe hugged him tighter and laughed out loud. "My Ning'er is so smart."

"I will always believe in you." Shen Ning is willing to believe Xiao Junhe, and she is willing to support him unconditionally.

"I will always be here." Xiao Junhe patted Shen Ning comfortingly, held her in his arms, and stroked her belly with one hand.

He really loves this child.

I am looking forward to the arrival of this little guy.

"Afraid of the cold?" Seeing that Shen Ning's hands and feet were cold, Xiao Junhe carefully held her hand and pressed her feet under her legs to warm them.

Xiao Junhe feels so warm.

Shen Ning's body seemed to warm up all of a sudden, and his body relaxed a lot.

"Go to sleep, I'm here."

Shen Ning smiled, feeling relieved to have him around.

"Xiao Junhe, tell me the truth. How sure are you if the Liu family rebels?" Shen Ning did not ask her about her relationship with the Huo family and the third prince. She only needed to know whether Xiao Junhe was sure. .

"Sixty percent." Xiao Junhe kissed Shen Ning's forehead.

Shen Ning breathed a sigh of relief. There is still a chance of winning, although it is smaller. "Okay, Ning'er knows what to do."

Force the Liu family to rebel as soon as possible.

…

It's fine to just keep sleeping like this.

Early morning of the second day.

When Shen Ning woke up, Xiao Junhe was no longer there.

Shen Ning stretched out and had a good sleep without any dreams.

After a good sleep, Shen Ning was full of energy and could not hide the happiness between her brows.

"Miss, rinse your mouth." Chuntao came over with a tea cup. Seeing that Shen Ning slept well, she was also happy. "Miss, did you sleep well last night?"

"Yeah." Shen Ning nodded.

Chuntao smiled mysteriously and whispered in Shen Ning's ear. "I left the window on purpose."

"You're the one who's so excited." Shen Ning gave Chuntao a half-shameful slap.

Chuntao smiled.

Shen Ning looked at Chuntao. In this life, there were not many people she could trust. Naturally, she was surrounded by the spies of the Queen Mother and the Liu family. They had to be cautious.

"Chuntao, do you understand that there is no trustworthy person around you?" Shen Ning reminded Chuntao again.

Chuntao nodded. "Don't worry, Miss. Chuntao understands in her heart."

Shen Ning nodded and got off the bed.

"Miss, Concubine Li sent it to the Criminal Punishment Department. Master Shen asked me to send you a message to reassure her." Shen Bozhong sent a letter to Shen Ning to reassure her.

Li Bin is Liu Zhensheng's person and is Concubine Ying's right-hand man. From Li Bin's mouth, you will definitely be able to dig out some value.

When the time comes... step by step, the chess pieces around Liu Zhensheng will be cut off and he will be forced to rebel.


Chapter completed!